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ATR992M

ToupTek ATR992M is a SWIR InGaAs astronomy camera using the IMX992 sensor, with 5 MP (2560 × 2048), 3.45 µm pixels and 36 fps. Designed for swir astronomy and research, dust and haze penetration imaging, occultation and transient observation. Available from Precisometer for professional astronomy systems.

Sensor
Sony IMX992 SenSWIR InGaAs monochrome sensor
Sensor Type
Global-shutter SWIR InGaAs monochrome CMOS
Resolution
5 MP (2560 × 2048)
Pixel Size
3.45 µm
Frame Rate
36 fps
Interface
USB 3.0
ATR992M

Application context

Why this design is used

Choose the ATR992M when your telescope and target benefit from 1/1.4-inch, 9.2 × 7.6 mm sensor coverage, 3.45 µm sampling, two-stage TEC, ΔT ≈30 °C and 400–1700 nm response.

SWIR astronomy and research

400–1700 nm response supports visible-to-SWIR observation with the IMX992 InGaAs sensor.

Dust and haze penetration imaging

Longer-wavelength response can reveal targets and structures that are difficult to distinguish in visible light alone.

Occultation and transient observation

Global-shutter capture and precise timing support synchronized observations of short astronomical events.

Laboratory InGaAs imaging

Suitable for scientific SWIR experiments, beam observation and quantitative imaging where a cooled camera is required.

Specifications

ATR992M

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The ATR992M is an astronomy camera in the ATR DSO cooled series, built around a Sony IMX992 SenSWIR InGaAs monochrome sensor sensor, 5 MP (2560 × 2048) resolution, 3.45 µm pixels, frame rates up to 36 fps, a USB 3.0 interface. It suits deep-sky cooled where reliable imaging performance and interface compatibility matter.

Sensor & Imaging

ModelATR992M
StatusCurrent
ApplicationDeep-sky cooled
SensorSony IMX992 SenSWIR InGaAs monochrome sensor
Sensor TypeGlobal-shutter SWIR InGaAs monochrome CMOS
Sensor Size1/1.4-inch, 9.2 × 7.6 mm
Resolution5 MP (2560 × 2048)
Pixel Size3.45 µm
Shutter TypeGlobal shutter

Performance

Frame Rate36 fps
ADC12-bit
Peak QE>90%
Dynamic Range8.5 stops
Read Noise68.34–80.16 e⁻
Full Well70.3 ke⁻
Spectral Range400–1700 nm

Interface & Thermal

InterfaceUSB 3.0
MountM42 / M54 astronomy adapters
CoolingTwo-stage TEC, ΔT ≈30 °C

Additional Published Specifications

Sensor Diagonal11.4mm
LCG Read Noise68.34-80.16e-
Maximum SNR44.9dB
Frame Buffer512MB
Sensor Chamber WindowLongpass protective window
Back Focal Distance17.5mm
Protective WindowLongpass
Color Filter ArrayMono
Exposure Time Range0.015 ms to 60 s
Gain Range1× to 150×
Supported ModesFull resolution, hardware ROI, digital and hardware binning, HCG / LCG
Camera MountM42 × 0.75 female thread
Camera DimensionsDiameter 80 mm × length 107.1 mm
Extra PortsUSB 2.0 hub × 1 for accessories; GPS port × 1
Power InputDC 12 V / 3 A, 5.5 × 2.1 mm connector
Supported OSWindows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 (32 & 64 bit); macOS; Linux
SDK SupportWindows / Linux / macOS / Android SDK (C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, Twain)
Software CompatibilityToupSky; ASCOM platform; N.I.N.A; INDI; PHD Guiding; MaxIm DL; Nebulosity; SharpCap; FireCapture and more

Technical media

Performance graphs and technical drawings

Official sensor-response, performance, and mechanical imagery for the ATR992M.

ATR992M spectral sensitivity characteristic curve
ATR992M spectral sensitivity characteristic curve
ATR992M outline and rear connections
ATR992M outline and rear connections
ATR992M scientific-grade short-wave infrared camera
ATR992M scientific-grade short-wave infrared camera

System integration

Integration and compatibility

Use these checks to connect ATR992M to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.

Lens and microscope interface
Mount: M42 / M54 astronomy adapters
Use a lens image circle that covers the sensor and check flange distance before adding C/CS, F-mount or M42 adapters.
Sensor and sampling
Sensor: Sony IMX992 SenSWIR InGaAs monochrome sensor · Sensor Type: Global-shutter SWIR InGaAs monochrome CMOS
Match pixel pitch to the diffraction-limited spot the optics deliver. Sampling finer than the optics resolve multiplies data volume without adding information; sampling coarser discards resolution you have paid for.
Interface and data rate
Frame Rate: 36 fps · Interface: USB 3.0
Confirm the host can sustain the interface bandwidth continuously, not in burst. A camera that outruns the write path stalls acquisition rather than dropping quietly to a lower rate.
Cooling and noise floor
Dynamic Range: 8.5 stops · Read Noise: 68.34–80.16 e⁻
Judge these figures at the exposure time you will actually use. Cooling matters where dark current accumulates over seconds; read noise dominates short exposures where it never does.

Technical FAQ

Integration questions for ATR992M

What lens mount is required for the ATR992M?

Mount: M42 / M54 astronomy adapters. Use a lens image circle that covers the sensor and check flange distance before adding C/CS, F-mount or M42 adapters.

What sensor and pixel pitch does the ATR992M use?

Sensor: Sony IMX992 SenSWIR InGaAs monochrome sensor · Sensor Type: Global-shutter SWIR InGaAs monochrome CMOS. Match pixel pitch to the diffraction-limited spot the optics deliver. Sampling finer than the optics resolve multiplies data volume without adding information; sampling coarser discards resolution you have paid for.

How does the ATR992M connect to the acquisition computer?

Frame Rate: 36 fps · Interface: USB 3.0. Confirm the host can sustain the interface bandwidth continuously, not in burst. A camera that outruns the write path stalls acquisition rather than dropping quietly to a lower rate.

What is the noise performance of the ATR992M?

Dynamic Range: 8.5 stops · Read Noise: 68.34–80.16 e⁻. Judge these figures at the exposure time you will actually use. Cooling matters where dark current accumulates over seconds; read noise dominates short exposures where it never does.

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Model selection

Nearby series comparison

Compare ATR992M with the closest available models in the ATR DSO cooled family.

Selection parameterATR992M (current)ATR585MATR585C
SensorSony IMX992 SenSWIR InGaAs monochrome sensorSony IMX585 monochrome CMOSSony IMX585 color CMOS
Resolution5 MP (2560 × 2048)8.3 MP (3840 × 2160)8.3 MP (3840 × 2160)
Sensor size1/1.4-inch, 9.2 × 7.6 mm1/1.2-inch, 11.2 × 6.3 mm1/1.2-inch, 11.2 × 6.3 mm
Pixel size / frame rate3.45 µm2.9 µm2.9 µm

Other cameras on the IMX992 sensor

The IMX992 appears in 10 models across the catalogue, differing in cooling, shutter, interface and colour filter. Compare them side by side before settling on a variant.